I can't help but feel sorry for Melania Trump. She just looks so awkward, anxious & overwhelmed at every public event & I can sympathise.
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But Kate married William in full knowledge this wld involve lots of travelling abt in uncomfortable clothes smiling at interminable speeches
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And what I used to like abt Charles was that he managed to spend most of his time out of the spotlight pursuing his own eccentric interests
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Had very unpopular position of feeling sorry for him being married to Diana when you were supposed to pity her for being stuck with him.
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But, I digress.Idea that president will have a spouse who is also free, capable & willing to give up their life for a public role is odd
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If the ideal president has a husband or wife w/ successful career of their own & no interest in a public political role, is this a problem?
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Wld it be 'look, I know you're an eminent neuroscientist but ur wife/husband is president so put it away, look pretty, say inspiring things?
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Because it is essentially a supportive, social, appearances role. Must wannabe presidents avoid marrying introverts with own interests?
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Hmmm....I look at the monarchy of today like a safetynet. If a PM really goes of the deep end, a monarch could possibly safe you
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Though I admit, I'm not sure if this holds up in the UK
But if so, it seems like a smart back-up plan.
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